God, give us a long winter
and quiet music, and patient mouths,
and a little pride – before
our age ends.
Give us astonishment
and a flame, high, bright.
A flame
Adam ZagajewskiFriday, February 28, 2020
In 2018,Notable | Comments DisabledFriday, February 28, 2020
In 2018,Notable | Comments DisabledGod, give us a long winter
and quiet music, and patient mouths,
and a little pride – before
our age ends.
Give us astonishment
and a flame, high, bright.